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Street Food: Asia
Street Food: Asia

Series · 2019 · 1 Season

Street Food: Asia

Documentary

Embark on a global cultural journey into street food and discover the stories of the people who create the flavorful dishes.

Rating
7.6 / 10
Creator
Andrew Fried
Status
Ended

Episodes

Bangkok, Thailand

Episode 1 · 30 min

Bangkok, Thailand

Hear the inspirational story of street food chef Jay Fai, who puts a spin on tom yum soup and boasts a Michelin star for her crab omelets.

Osaka, Japan

Episode 2 · 32 min

Osaka, Japan

Toyo is the humorous, fiery chef of a beloved izakaya in Osaka, the epicure's city known for popularizing street favorites from okonomiyaki to takoyaki.

Delhi, India

Episode 3 · 31 min

Delhi, India

From the crispy savory chaat to the spiced chole bhature, these Delhi street flavors are deeply connected to family stories and political history.

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Episode 4 · 31 min

Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Among the sidewalk delicacies from gudeg to cassava noodles, the jajan pasar is the oldest. And one woman's recipe offers a window into the past.

Chiayi, Taiwan

Episode 5 · 34 min

Chiayi, Taiwan

Tofu pudding. Fish head soup. Goat stew. The family-owned street stalls of Chiayi are bastions of Taiwan's culinary traditions.

Seoul, South Korea

Episode 6 · 30 min

Seoul, South Korea

The food stalls at Gwangjang Market showcase some of South Korea's beloved old favorites, from soy-marinated crabs to knife-cut noodles.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Episode 7 · 30 min

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Snail and broken rice are staples of Ho Chi Minh City's outdoorsy street food culture, which has been shaped by both history and family memory.

Singapore

Episode 8 · 33 min

Singapore

Putu piring, wonton noodles, chili crab, chicken rice. Hawkers selling some of Singapore's favorite dishes offer a glimpse into their lives.

Cebu, Philippines

Episode 9 · 32 min

Cebu, Philippines

Benefitting from the rich biodiversity of the land and sea, Florencio Escabas makes a reef eel soup held dear by the island city's many residents.